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Straightpipes · 08-10-2016, 12:22 AM

Setting in a hotel in Rock Springs, wyoming on the way to Bonneville to play with flatheads and y blocks. Going to be a great week! XF rocks!

hardtimes · 08-10-2016, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Straightpipes

Setting in a hotel in Rock Springs, wyoming on the way to Bonneville to play with flatheads and y blocks. Going to be a great week! XF rocks!

Lucky YOU

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I've driven past the 'monument' out on the highway that passes by, but have never been fortunate to be where the fun is. Have fun and good luck playing !

russcc · 08-10-2016, 04:52 AM

Went to the lake of speed in '12, and the salt conditions were marginal, but they ran. Trust they don't get washed out like '14 & '15. Anyone no what the salt conditions are like this year. A local racer from Mass is heading out with his record holding flathead roadster, looking to get the modified record this year with a new nose,

BUBBAS IGNITION · 08-10-2016, 09:27 AM

Our flathead racer truck on the salt .

www.gasolinealleyshops.org

Still have it , held the record at Wilmington ( one year only) new engine this year looking for new record next year in May

mustang8 · 08-10-2016, 09:44 AM

Good luck and have fun! Definitely on the bucket list.

Ole Don · 08-10-2016, 09:59 AM

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Those of us stuck at home can click here. Well crap, the link didn't come.

Try this, www.Landracing.com, then go to SCTA Bonneville Nationals, then on the lower right side there are four links.

I'm home now, but plan to be there for the September meets. See you there.

Ahaa! think links DID come, click on the lines below.

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awelker · 08-10-2016, 11:30 AM

XF does rule.

We're getting ready to leave Laramie WY. Plan to be pulling on the salt tomorrow.

corvette8n · 08-10-2016, 12:37 PM

Have fun straightpipes.

russcc · 08-10-2016, 01:52 PM

Anyone know how the salt looks this year ?

Straightpipes · 08-10-2016, 03:46 PM

Russ saw Mcgooch on the way out. Hes looking for new record. Andy and crew are half day behind us, see you tomorrow. Thanks for0 all the good wishes... Salt condition remains excellent.

Lawrie · 08-10-2016, 04:11 PM

Any one know if Wayno will be there.
Lawrie

29AVEE8 · 08-10-2016, 04:14 PM

You guys go fast and be safe.

jetmek · 08-10-2016, 04:17 PM

Have fun on the your trip.. Ill stop by to check up on your stuff

scrapiron · 08-10-2016, 04:21 PM

It is a place unto itself, on several levels. went there in '63 to check it out. Went again in '65 and ran a '63 Falcon 260 to 139+,, neat time.

russcc · 08-10-2016, 06:57 PM

Good to hear the conditions are good, Keep and eye on Ken Makuch the current record holder in flathead powered roadster class. Ken is going after the Modified record which he already beat in the roadster class in 2013. He has been chomping at the bit for the last 2 years because of the rainouts and salt conditions. Ken had a Indy type nose built for the roadster by Dan Curley, Curley Racing, as an alternative to the deuce shell. Wish you all a safe trip and runs.

awelker · 08-10-2016, 10:22 PM

Wayno will be there to spectate only for the weekend. No racing.

I had just asked him last week.

Lawrie · 08-11-2016, 01:56 AM

OK ,did he say why no racing for him?
Lawrie

awelker · 08-11-2016, 09:05 PM

I think new job and not enough time off.

TomT/Williamsburg · 08-11-2016, 11:00 PM

Have fun out there and say hello to everyone - next year will be my return to the salt for me I hope .....

rick r · 08-12-2016, 07:27 AM

Have fond memories of our trip to the salt with you and the rest of the Bones crew in 2013. Wish we were there with you. Have fun and safe journey

08-10-2016, 12:22 AM	#1
Straightpipes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ballston Spa, NY Posts: 789	Bonneville salt flats Setting in a hotel in Rock Springs, wyoming on the way to Bonneville to play with flatheads and y blocks. Going to be a great week! XF rocks!

08-10-2016, 04:52 AM	#3
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	Re: Bonneville salt flats Went to the lake of speed in '12, and the salt conditions were marginal, but they ran. Trust they don't get washed out like '14 & '15. Anyone no what the salt conditions are like this year. A local racer from Mass is heading out with his record holding flathead roadster, looking to get the modified record this year with a new nose,

08-10-2016, 09:27 AM	#4
BUBBAS IGNITION Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SPEEDWAY INDIANA Posts: 4,148	Re: Bonneville salt flats Our flathead racer truck on the salt . www.gasolinealleyshops.org Still have it , held the record at Wilmington ( one year only) new engine this year looking for new record next year in May __________________ If it Makes Spark, we do it !!!! www.bubbasignition.com [email protected]

08-10-2016, 09:44 AM	#5
mustang8 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 200	Re: Bonneville salt flats Good luck and have fun! Definitely on the bucket list.

08-10-2016, 09:59 AM	#6
Ole Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Michael, Minnesota Posts: 1,713	Re: Bonneville salt flats Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Those of us stuck at home can click here. Well crap, the link didn't come. Try this, www.Landracing.com, then go to SCTA Bonneville Nationals, then on the lower right side there are four links. I'm home now, but plan to be there for the September meets. See you there. Ahaa! think links DID come, click on the lines below. W 2016 & SALT UPDATE 8/9/16) - View - Pics SPEED WEEK 2016 LIVE STREAM - CLICK SW2016 COURSE LAYOUT - CLICK SW SPECTATOR FEE - $20/DAY OR $50/WEEK Last edited by Ole Don; 08-10-2016 at 10:00 AM. Reason: the links DID come!

08-10-2016, 11:30 AM	#7
awelker Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Berrysburg, PA Posts: 49	Re: Bonneville salt flats XF does rule. We're getting ready to leave Laramie WY. Plan to be pulling on the salt tomorrow. __________________ www.vonwelker.com https://www.flickr.com/photos/vonwelker/albums Home of the Blonde Bitch Bellytank

08-10-2016, 12:37 PM	#8
corvette8n Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY Posts: 2,950	Re: Bonneville salt flats Have fun straightpipes.

08-10-2016, 01:52 PM	#9
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	Re: Bonneville salt flats Anyone know how the salt looks this year ?

08-10-2016, 03:46 PM	#10
Straightpipes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ballston Spa, NY Posts: 789	Re: Bonneville salt flats Russ saw Mcgooch on the way out. Hes looking for new record. Andy and crew are half day behind us, see you tomorrow. Thanks for0 all the good wishes... Salt condition remains excellent.

08-10-2016, 04:11 PM	#11
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,215	Re: Bonneville salt flats Any one know if Wayno will be there. Lawrie

08-10-2016, 04:14 PM	#12
29AVEE8 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Redlands, CA Posts: 148	Re: Bonneville salt flats You guys go fast and be safe. __________________ Ignorance of the laws of physics does not mean they do not apply to you.

08-10-2016, 04:17 PM	#13
jetmek Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: albany Posts: 466	Re: Bonneville salt flats Have fun on the your trip.. Ill stop by to check up on your stuff __________________ engine and component overhauls my specialty! Website- www.godevilgarage.com

08-10-2016, 04:21 PM	#14
scrapiron Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Independence, VA Posts: 423	Re: Bonneville salt flats It is a place unto itself, on several levels. went there in '63 to check it out. Went again in '65 and ran a '63 Falcon 260 to 139+,, neat time.

08-10-2016, 06:57 PM	#15
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	Re: Bonneville salt flats Good to hear the conditions are good, Keep and eye on Ken Makuch the current record holder in flathead powered roadster class. Ken is going after the Modified record which he already beat in the roadster class in 2013. He has been chomping at the bit for the last 2 years because of the rainouts and salt conditions. Ken had a Indy type nose built for the roadster by Dan Curley, Curley Racing, as an alternative to the deuce shell. Wish you all a safe trip and runs.

08-10-2016, 10:22 PM	#16
awelker Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Berrysburg, PA Posts: 49	Re: Bonneville salt flats Wayno will be there to spectate only for the weekend. No racing. I had just asked him last week. __________________ www.vonwelker.com https://www.flickr.com/photos/vonwelker/albums Home of the Blonde Bitch Bellytank

08-11-2016, 01:56 AM	#17
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,215	Re: Bonneville salt flats OK ,did he say why no racing for him? Lawrie

08-11-2016, 09:05 PM	#18
awelker Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Berrysburg, PA Posts: 49	Re: Bonneville salt flats I think new job and not enough time off. __________________ www.vonwelker.com https://www.flickr.com/photos/vonwelker/albums Home of the Blonde Bitch Bellytank

08-11-2016, 11:00 PM	#19
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: Bonneville salt flats Have fun out there and say hello to everyone - next year will be my return to the salt for me I hope ..... __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU

08-12-2016, 07:27 AM	#20
rick r Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Woodville Ontario Posts: 227	Re: Bonneville salt flats Have fond memories of our trip to the salt with you and the rest of the Bones crew in 2013. Wish we were there with you. Have fun and safe journey